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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.60, 13,764.32 and 4,492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.60, 13,764.32 and 4,492.92 is: 6,738.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.60 : 13,764.32 = 4,492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.60/13,764.32 = 4,492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.60x = 13,764.32 × 4,492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.60x = 61,841,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,841,950.87/9,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.36

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